Favourite paintings

[stefanovic]

File:The Scream.jpg - Wikipedia

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Pablo Picasso (Pablo Ruiz Picasso) - Guernica

Picasso, Pablo (Pablo Ruiz Picasso): Guernica

www.museoreinasofia.es

The Mona Lisa, history and mysteries - Musée du Louvre Paris - PARISCityVISION

Behold the iconic Mona Lisa painting on display at the Louvre Museum. Called Mona Lisa, the painting was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century and is known worldwide for its enigmatic smile.

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Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers

Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh. Zoom in, read about this famous painting, view Vincent for scale

www.vangoghmuseum.nl

 

[bobmac]

I wouldn't have any of them in my house, even if they paid me

 

[stefanovic]

Sunflowers is on my bedroom wall. I've also seen the original.
The Scream anticipated today's full catastrophe living.
It took Picasso 40 years to learn how to paint like a child. Seen his work in the Tate Modern.
Seen the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. If it doesn't take your breath away, nothing will.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

The Scream is a very good picture of a Spaniel, …….. now you see it, you can’t unsee it

 

[stefanovic]

I think that is a hoax.
More reliable:
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20160303-what-is-the-meaning-of-the-scream

But you can interpret it how you like.
What makes it great.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I like a Monet. It was great to see some of his paintings close up in The Oranagerie in Paris.

I think the Mona Lisa is unquestionably the most disappointing painting I've seen. You expect so much from it but I just found it meh.

 

[Pants]

If those are your 4 favourites, have you actually looked at any others or was Google your friend for the sake of a new thread?

 

[paddyjk]

I like a Monet. It was great to see some of his paintings close up in The Oranagerie in Paris.

I think the Mona Lisa is unquestionably the most disappointing painting I've seen. You expect so much from it but I just found it meh.

I'd agree, plenty of far better art to be seen elsewhere in the Louvre, that said I'm glad I saw it. I love the national gallery too and everyone should visit it at least once. However I really don't get modern art and all that junk at the Tate modern, some is just stuff you find all the wall of an infant's school.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'd agree, plenty of far better art to be seen elsewhere in the Louvre, that said I'm glad I saw it. I love the national gallery too and everyone should visit it at least once. However I really don't get modern art and all that junk at the Tate modern, some is just stuff you find all the wall of an infant's school.

I think if you are there then you have to see it, it's just an iconic painting.

I've seen some Van Gogh's and they look pretty darned good up close. Sunflowers doesn't do it for me but his other stuff is very viewable.

I agree about modern art, Picasso as well. Just doesn't do it for me

 

[rulefan]

Edward Hopper

 

[Fade and Die]

I’ve always like Eos by Landseer…




Look how well it’s painted….

 

[Hobbit]

The Fighting Temeraire by Turner.

 

[Beezerk]

Just about anything by Mark Rothko

 

[Voyager EMH]

Several of Bridget Riley's paintings have fascinated me

 

[GG26]

Several of Bridget Riley's paintings have fascinated me

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Her paintings were the most enjoyable that I saw in the Tate Modern

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I wouldn't have any of them in my house, even if they paid me

Oh I’d certainly take any of them…then sell it for ££££££££s

 

[chrisd]

The Fighting Temeraire by Turner.

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Can't beat a Turner!

 

[rudebhoy]

I like a Monet. It was great to see some of his paintings close up in The Oranagerie in Paris.

I think the Mona Lisa is unquestionably the most disappointing painting I've seen. You expect so much from it but I just found it meh.

Agreed. When we went to The Louvre, there was a massive crowd around it, 5 or 6 deep. When we got to see it, I thought 'is that it?". It's also a lot smaller than you would expect.

My favourite that day was Salome with the head of John the Baptist. I love Caravaggio and Goya.

 

[rudebhoy]

File:The Scream.jpg - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

Pablo Picasso (Pablo Ruiz Picasso) - Guernica

Picasso, Pablo (Pablo Ruiz Picasso): Guernica

www.museoreinasofia.es

The Mona Lisa, history and mysteries - Musée du Louvre Paris - PARISCityVISION

Behold the iconic Mona Lisa painting on display at the Louvre Museum. Called Mona Lisa, the painting was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century and is known worldwide for its enigmatic smile.

www.pariscityvision.com

Vincent van Gogh - Sunflowers

Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh. Zoom in, read about this famous painting, view Vincent for scale

www.vangoghmuseum.nl

My dad used to tell a story about Guernica. Picasso was living in Paris during the war, the Nazis came to his house. His painting of Guernica was propped up against a wall. The Nazis asked him "did you do this?".

"No, you did it" was his answer.

 

[stefanovic]

Gallery of the Pre-Raphaelites - Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

artsandculture.google.com

John Constable | The Hay Wain | NG1207 | National Gallery, London

John Constable, The Hay Wain, 1821. Read about this painting, learn the key facts and zoom in to discover more.

www.nationalgallery.org.uk